Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County.

For the Escatawpa River...including Orange Grove...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Escatawpa River above Orange Grove.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and business structures will be threatened.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet later today. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7 feet on 01/04/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood